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Lower electricity bills for homes, farms and businesses across Co. Cork
At Alternative Energy, we have worked with many homeowners, commercial property owners and agricultural property owners to install solar panel solutions. As one of the cleanest green energy sources available, it’s no surprise that solar energy is becoming more and more popular across the UK & Republic of Ireland.
We are local solar panel experts, providing solar panels in Cork and the surrounding areas. We are able to help you design and install your solar panel system. There are many benefits of installing solar panels for your property and we can discuss your requirements with you and help you install the perfect PV solar panel system.
With many business owners and homeowners becoming more and more conscious about their environmental impact, they are often looking for greener alternatives in everyday life. Solar panels are one of if not the greenest sources of electrical power available which is why they are a great consideration for your property.
We have over 14 years’ experience in the industry, with over 1,800 installations to date. We’re fully committed to delivering solar PV solutions for homeowners, businesses and farmers, reducing energy bills and carbon emissions. We’re also accredited to the highest standards and hold registered installer status with SEAI.
Alternative Energy is proud to be a registered installer of photovoltaic systems and we are certified by SEAI. You can count on us for your commercial solar panel installation.
Everything that we do is focused on our customers. From the initial conversation to fast and efficient installation – we strive to provide the best customer service possible. We work with our clients to ensure that they install the best solar panel system that suits their needs to the letter.
Farmers in Co. Cork can benefit from a reduction of their electricity bills with the installation of solar PV systems on existing roofs. Using self-generated, clean electricity to power farm operations brings a significant reduction in energy bills – giving you more money to invest in your land. Payback periods have dropped and local farmers are seeing the benefits that solar systems deliver. Get in touch for a free quote with our agricultural energy consultant.
Our installation and customer service team are trained to the highest standards in the solar power sector. We pride ourselves on giving our customers the highest professional standard of after care and support.
We can discuss the ideal solar panel installation for your property. We can also assess whether solar panels are suitable for your property. This will depend on any obstructions on the roof but you are usually able to install solar panels on your property. South-facing roofs produce the most energy but west or east-facing roofs are still viable for installation.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland or SEAI provide several grants to allow businesses and domestic clients to install solar energy solutions. This allows you to offset the installation cost of your solar panels. Solar panels are becoming more and more affordable and you can make money back on your investment from saving money instead of having to pay high prices from electrical suppliers.
SEAI Domestic Grant- domestic grants are available to energy consumers with houses built pre-2021. The maximum grant available is €1,800.
SEAI Non-Domestic Grant- non-domestic grant available to energy consumers up to a maximum system size of 1,000kWp. The maximum available grant is €162,600.
Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels generate electricity from sunlight from the sun. The only byproduct of this process is heat, making solar panels highly energy efficient. The PV cells absorb energy from the sun when the sun shines on the solar panel. Solar panels can operate in cloudy conditions as long as the sun is also shining. Once the sun shines on the solar panel, electrical charges are produced that move due to a field of electricity in the cell, thus causing electricity flow.
Yes, customers in Ireland can export their excess energy to the grid.
You’ll be able to submit export meter readings to the energy provider,
who usually offer payment by way of bill credit.
Yes, even on overcast days solar PV panels will generate electricity.
Panels use daylight, not specifically sunlight, to generate power. Even on
dull days in Co. Cork your solar PV panels can produce enough power to
cut bills significantly and reduce your carbon footprint.
Hot water diverters can be added to solar PV systems to provide hot
water in place of immersion heaters. Thermal solar can also provide hot
water, but the panels don’t produce electricity and we don’t install these
Yes, whether you’re interested in a ground mounted system or on a roof, solar PV is helping people across Cork to lower their electricity bills and increase their farm profits.
Yes, the TAMS funding provides support for farmers who are investing in solar systems. More information is here or contact us for more information about grant applications and eligibility.
